Maybe you’ve seen your favorite influencer using a weighted blanket in their daily routine. Or perhaps ads have been popping up at you constantly. So, what the heck are weighted blankets anyway?  Weighted blankets have emerged from specialized therapy settings into mainstream wellness culture. These heavy blankets, filled with glass beads or plastic pellets, have […]

If you struggle with social anxiety and fear, you need to know that you are not alone.  This time of year can feel exhausting, overwhelming and extremely stressful for so many people, but especially for those who worry about being put in social situations like: work parties busy family get togethers noisy public spaces full […]

It’s no secret that an unhealthy environment can quickly lead to the deterioration of your physical and mental health. From toxic people to literal toxins, such as mold, where you spend your time matters!  Creating a healthy environment in which you can thrive is critical to your happiness and success. Like Marie Kondo has said, […]

Holiday stress is all too real. If you’re not stressing about what to get people or bring to that family gathering, you might feel straight-up anxious about interacting with relatives or digging up old drama. It’s no surprise why about 41% of people report increased stress during the holiday season. And it can even continue […]

When was the last time you let loose and played like a kid? I’m not talking about structured activities like a workout class or your typical game night—though those are fun too. I mean the kind of play where you: completely forget about your to-do list laugh so hard your stomach hurts lose track of […]

The holidays are upon us, and for many of us, it can be a wonderful time of year. However, if you’re not careful, you could allow high amounts of stress to affect you mentally, emotionally, or physically. We’ve got to be mindful of how much stress we’re carrying, especially during the holiday season. There's the […]

Grief and loss take on many forms. It can appear when you least expect it, such as when you finally think you’ve processed what has happened. At other times, it may feel heavy, like a crushing weight you can’t quite crawl out from under.  In fact, processing grief can take significant time and various rituals. […]

In 2014, Tony Robbins published an article about what he thought were the six basic human needs we all desire. Whether we realize it or not, all of our actions are based upon these needs. Whatever it is you are doing, you’re doing it to get some sort of human need met.  For example, if […]

When faced with the reality we did not expect or do not like, it's normal to respond with denial. When in denial, we ignore the reality and, in some cases, create an alternative set of facts just so that we avoid the anxiety and discomfort that comes with the reality. In all honesty, the truth […]